See all properties
Entire home

⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓

Photo gallery for ⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓

Outdoor pool, a heated pool
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$418
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓

Welcome to Captain Bill's Guest House at Cagels Mill Lake (aka Cataract Lake)! This gorgeous home offers modern amenities in a countryside setting. Perfect for hikers, bikers, boaters, fishermen and anyone looking to unplug and enjoy lake life or just breath the country air. This two-story home is newly remodeled with modern decor and an updated fully-stocked kitchen. You will love the open concept and natural light along with your very own private balcony.

We're located seconds from the boat ramp and a short drive to scenic Cataract Falls and Lieber State Recreation Area. Boat parking is available and easily accessible on the property. For those of you who want a motorcycle adventure, the house is centrally located around some of the best country riding roads in the state. Garage parking is permitted for motorcycles.

Next to Captain Bill's guest house is Captain Bill's main home. Depending on the time of year, guests are welcome to our seasonal heated pool. The pool is in a private setting and offered to our rental guests. Depending on when you go you may have the entire pool area to yourself or shared with Captain Bill and friends.

Property manager

William Kessler

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Lake house w/seasonal pool and boat storage.

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 27 reviews
Lake house w/seasonal pool and boat storage.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Captain Bill's Guest Lodge at Cataract Lake
⚓Captain Bill's Guest Lodge at Cataract Lake⚓ Poland

About the area

Map
Poland, IN

What's nearby

  • Ernie Pyle Island - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Cataract Falls - 19 min drive - 12.6 km
  • C Bar C Expo Center - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
  • DePauw University - 34 min drive - 33.8 km
  • McCormick's Creek State Park - 38 min drive - 41.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪C Bar C Expo Center - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Buck and Dumb Bass Outdoors - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cataract Lake Lodge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at ⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓?

As of 7 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓ on 17 Jul 2025 start from NZ$417.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is ⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓ located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ernie Pyle Island and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lieber State Park. Cataract Falls and Hulman Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

⚓Captain Bill's Guest House and heated pool access⚓ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing get away and close to boat ramp at Cataract Falls lake

Great place to stay. Convenient location to Cataract Falls and boat ramp. Great local places to eat breakfast and dinner. Bill was great to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We were celebrating our 15 yr anniversary and this place was perfect for our getaway. The place was clean and everything we needed was available. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

Accommodations were nice, pool area was gorgeous and relaxing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Visit

This was our second visit and we still like the location and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The location was very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake, falls & stay

We had a great time in the beautiful guest house within a minute drive of the lake. 15 minutes from the beautiful Cataract Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Friendly, helpful host. Very clean and well decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

heather y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy & Comfortable

Very clean comfortable and cozy they really thought of everything for their guests would definitely recommend to others thanks for sharing your rental with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Getaway

We loved the relaxing pool area, the back deck up in the trees and the studio rental was the perfect amount of space for us. Thank you for your quick responses to our questions. We would love to bring more friends and fill all the units and the pool area! Loved this hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Fall 2021 southern Indiana trip

Very nice 1 bedroom home, very comfortable, had everything we needed, beautiful walk to the lake, so close to parks and bridges!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

My wife and I stayed for a few nights for our 5th wedding anniversary. The location was great and the accommodations were amazing. We couldn't asked for a more perfect getaway. Thank you for allowing us to come and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris O., Loveland, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin

My wife and I had a very nice, quick stay. We didn't have the weather or time to enjoy the deck, but the cabin is beautiful inside. Definitely take time to visit Cataract Falls -- it is worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th Of July Mini Vacay

We chose this place for a last minute mini vacation and wanted a place with a pool for our son and nephew to swim. Location is one hour from our home but the place felt like a resort in another state! Captain Bill and First Mate Becky are very generous to share their beautiful space ! The apartment had everything needed to cook , clean and play! We also met new friends that were staying in one of Captain Bills other cottages down the hill from us. Our son said to give this place a 10/10 and we AGREE! We will be planning another trip here soon :) Thank you Captain Bill and First Mate Becky !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indiana family

Perfect location close to our Indiana family for visiting grandkids with the pool access as an extra perk. Captain Bill and First Mate Becky are very welcoming and gracious hosts. Loved the nautical theme and size of the garage upstairs apartment, although there's a noticeable musty smell and signs of some water damage on the ceiling kitchen area; the patio furniture appeared to have never been cleaned yet this summer, otherwise would have given a 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More treehouse than boat.

First, the owners are very nice and accommodating. Graceful and caring. Sitting on the sofa, looking out every window you see tree canopy. The deck feels like it is 50' off the ground. You are surrounded by mature trees and gain that "at ease feeling". The pool area is awesome, although neither our health nor the weather co-operated. Great property. We will likely return in the near future. Thanks Captain Bill and First-Mate Becky!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing by the pool

This is one of the nicest rentals I've ever been to. My adult daughter and I needed a 2 night getaway and we just wanted to relax. When I saw pictures of the pool area, I knew this was the place. Captain Bill and Becky are serious about making sure every detail is covered. The pool is just 20 steps or so across the drive and the private door opens up to a tropical paradise. The unit that we stayed in was loft-style above a garage, but was spacious and tastefully decorated. The steps could be an issue for someone with mobility problems, but they own several units in the area. This is a rural area, but several quaint restaurants are within driving distance. There are also many places to check out in the area parks. Cataract Falls was breathtaking. Hike or relax, or do both. I had read in another review that they provided everything you need for your stay and that was very accurate. I would definitely recommend this rental and hope to return some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property and Amazing Hosts

The house was beautiful and had normal lights along with Blue Lights on the inside of the house. The blue lights lit up the whole house! and the pool was across the driveway in a fenced in area. The "fence" was beautiful wood and as soon as we walked into the door through the fence and we were amazed by how beautiful the pool and all the decor was. We met with the First Mate (Becky) and she was super friendly and very helpful. She showed us around and gave us a few pointers about the property. At night when the sun went down the pool area also looked absolutely beautiful with the blue lights around the pool area. The property was only a 13 minute drive to the beautiful Cataract Falls! The communication and friendliness were amazing. Both Captain Bill (William) and his First Mate (Becky) were super friendly and understanding. And we can't forget about all the sailing and fishing decor! It fit right in with the theme! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great weekend away

We’ve stayed at this place before. It’s beautiful and lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place

Love it and the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and relaxing

Really enjoyed our stay here, The hosts were wonderful and helpful. The place was perfect for the two of us and the surrounding area was beautiful. Interesting places to see were the Cataract Falls State Recreation Area, the Owen Valley Winery, and several good diners near by.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nautical Adventure

Property was as advertised; clean, attractive, loft-style apartment, with access to laundry, a beautiful spacious deck, & grill Awesome nautical decor, & all the kitchen, bath (including bath towels), & cleaning items we needed. The kitchen was stocked with spices & coffee/k-cups, & the fridge/freezer had condiments & ice The main bed was a comfortable queen size bed with a ton of pillows. The pullout couch bed worked great for the kids, but may cripple an adult. But that's what I expect from any pull out! Lol There were several board games in the apartment that the children enjoyed playing, and the pool area is an entertainment paradise. The kids & I loved it. Large, plush beach towels were provided, so no need to pack those There were a few waterfalls nearby, our favorite being McCormick's Creek Canyon Falls, located in McCormick's Creek State Park about 30 minutes away. Our 8 & 10 yr old kids were able to climb up the falls with no problem, & we able to walk upstream & back. It would also be ideal for younger children to play in as well, & even climb with adult help The only downside we ran into was that although the two supplied TVs & all of our devices connected to the Wifi, it was connected without internet service. I presume this was temporary glitch through the provider. We had no issues to complain about except asking about the Wifi, but when we did reach out to ask a question, Capt Bill & Becky were very friendly & responsive. We would definitely stayb again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

This was a nice place to unwind and listen to nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back!

All was great and we will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Fishers, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and perfect getaway

Wonderful and perfect stay ! Great spot and fun pool !! Thanks Capt Bill
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022